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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.43, 25,317.11 and 15,709.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.43, 25,317.11 and 15,709.74 is: 23,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.43 : 25,317.11 = 15,709.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.43/25,317.11 = 15,709.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.43x = 25,317.11 × 15,709.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.43x = 397,725,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,725,159.99/16,960.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.18

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